Thiazolidinediones Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which of the following is a class of oral hypoglycemic drugs? Thiazolidinediones Atrovent Serevent Spiriva - Thiazolidinediones A 79-year-old patient has kyphosis. The patient is undergoing a chest x-ray and is sitting in a wheelchair. The patient's seated position has resulted in hyperkyphosis. What position should the technologist place the image receptor to prevent obscured lung apices and lung bases? - higher than normal Somatic effects of radiation are identifed as either ______ o...

GRAND CANYON NUR 635 ENDOCRINE PHARM EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ A patient who has type 2 diabetes has a hx of heart failure. He takes aspart (Novolog) daily. Which drug class, in combination with Novolog, will significantly increase his risk of heart failure? - - Thiazolidinediones In addition to hemoglobin A1C, patients receiving metformin (glucophage) should be monitored for: - -renal function, liver function, and vitamin B12 levels. Metformin is a - -Biguanide Whic...

NRNP 6560 MIDTERM EXAM WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS High risk surgeries - aortic/ cabg transplants spinal reconstruction peripheral vascular surgery Lee's revised cardiac risk index - 6 points: High risk surgery = 1 CAD = 1 CHF = 1 Cerebrovascular disease = 1 DM 1 on insulin = 1 Creat greater than 2 = 1 1 = low risk 2 = moderate risk 3 = high risk SCIP pre-operative infection measures - - Prophylactic antibiotics should be received within 1 h prior to surgical incision...

PC 707 Module 8 Spring Exam with 100% Verified and Updated Solutions What is the first line oral diabetic medicaiton? - answerBiguanides (Metformin) What is the MOA of Biguanides? - answerIncreases insulin action by suppressing glucose output from the liver, enhancing receptor sensitivity to insulin in muscle and fat, reduces glucose absorption in the gut What are the potential side effects of Biguanides? - answerMetallic taste in mouth, mild anorexia, nausea, abd discomfort, diarrhea Wh...

A 9 month old infant whose weight for length is greater than the 95th percentile is being fed iron fortified, milk based formula. What should the dietitian do first during consultation? - assess daily intake and feeding behaviors A new resident enters the nursing home with a long list of nutrition related problems. As the dietitian, which problem should you address first? - Involuntary weight loss of 5.5% in last 30 days Which of the following provides 60 g of CHO? a. 1 English muffin, 1 c...

Surgery risk classesClass 1: benefits outweigh risk, should be done Class 2a: reasonable to perform Class 2b: should be considered Class 3: rarely appropriate General rules for surgery: testingECG before surgery only if coronary disease, except when low risk surgery Stress test not indicated before surgery Do not do prophylactic coronary revascularization Meds before surgery- Diabetic agents: Use insulin therapy to maintain glycemic goals(iii) Discontinue biguanides, alpha glucosidase...

Pharmacology Midterm Exam Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 | 100% Verified Which of the following is a common side effect of beta-blockers? A) Hyperglycemia B) Bradycardia C) Hypertension D) Insomnia B) Bradycardia What is the primary mechanism of action of ACE inhibitors? A) Blockage of beta receptors B) Inhibition of angiotensin II formation C) Increase in calcium ion influx D) Stimulation of alpha receptors 2 B) Inhibition of angiotensin II for...

Surgery risk classesClass 1: benefits outweigh risk, should be done Class 2a: reasonable to perform Class 2b: should be considered Class 3: rarely appropriate General rules for surgery: testingECG before surgery only if coronary disease, except when low risk surgery Stress test not indicated before surgery Do not do prophylactic coronary revascularization Meds before surgery- Diabetic agents: Use insulin therapy to maintain glycemic goals(iii) Discontinue biguanides, alpha glucosidase...

PC 707 Module 8 Spring Exam with 100% Verified and Updated Solutions What is the first line oral diabetic medicaiton? - answerBiguanides (Metformin) What is the MOA of Biguanides? - answerIncreases insulin action by suppressing glucose output from the liver, enhancing receptor sensitivity to insulin in muscle and fat, reduces glucose absorption in the gut What are the potential side effects of Biguanides? - answerMetallic taste in mouth, mild anorexia, nausea, abd discomfort, diarrhea Wh...

Surgery risk classes - CORRECT ANS Class 1: benefits outweigh risk, should be done Class 2a: reasonable to perform Class 2b: should be considered Class 3: rarely appropriate General rules for surgery: testing - CORRECT ANS ECG before surgery only if coronary disease, except when low risk surgery Stress test not indicated before surgery Do not do prophylactic coronary revascularization Meds before surgery - CORRECT ANS - Diabetic agents: Use insulin therapy to maintain glycemic goals...